By: Mishka Ramdas, Digital Copywriter at Your Perfect Africa
Lake Kariba is Zambia’s Hidden Riviera. This man-made lake boasts beautiful vistas and gorgeous sunsets. Enjoy an array of activities excellent fishing, boating and water sports. Lake Kariba covers an area of almost 6,000 square kilometres and is fed by the Zambezi River, which originates in Zambia and flows through Mozambique towards the Indian Ocean.
André Coyne, a French engineer conceptualised and designed Lake Kariba. Construction on Lake Kariba began in the early 1950s out of the necessity to generate hydroelectric energy for Zambia and Zimbabwe. Kariba holds important value for Zimbabwe and Zambia, especially since its establishment has enhanced the economy, electricity, and tourism.